Tetrasodium Edta
Tetrasodium Edta is a chelating ingredient. It’s in 603 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A chelating agent. Binds metal ions that would discolor or spoil a formula.
What it does
Contains Tetrasodium Edta: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38569, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as edetate sodium, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate and edta tetrasodium.
Products that contain Tetrasodium Edta
Smooth Rose Hips Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Unilever
Soap Bar
Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher
Blush · Lists silicones
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Fresh Deodorant
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Spray anti-noeuds parfum cerise et fraise
Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmolive
Stick à raser/Shave Stick Classic (with Palm Extract)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Styling gel
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Superpowder Double Face Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Suave
Sweet Vanilla Silk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Tahiti Kids Cheveux et Corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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